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Jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black ceramic jar by Bernard Leach. The jar has a wide body that tapers slightly towards the top, with a short neck and a small opening. The body of the jar is bulbous with a slight indentation at the bottom. The jar features a glossy black glaze. Vertical lines are incised into the upper part of the jar, adding a decorative element. The background of the image is white.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Clay covered with a transparent glaze and an overglaze (Seto ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
579 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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